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APRIL 22, 2002
LightWave 7.5
The first look at NewTek’s latest
by Stephen Schleicher
Last week NewTek announced they would be demonstrating LightWave 7.5 in New York on Thursday April 25. With that announcement, users believed they would see a downloadable version sometime following. The good news is you don’t have to wait a week to find out what the new features are, nor do you have to be in New York to see it for yourself. Here is your first look at the latest upgrade to LightWave 3D.
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OCTOBER 18, 2002
Weekly Download: Custom Shapes for Photoshop 7
Retro Daddy-O
by Stephen Schleicher
Here’s the third week of weekly freebies from the kind fellows at Digital Media Online. These hep cats have been working round the clock and this week present you with a series of custom shapes for Adobe Photoshop. Instead of some of today’s traditional custom shapes, these shapes take you back to the days of yesteryear before the word astronaut was conceived, duck and cover was still the best way to protect yourself from nuclear fallout, and Ike was in the White House. This collection contains 20 retro shapes (Stephen’s Retro) to use however you want Daddy-O.
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NOVEMBER 06, 2002
Filters
Tweaking video at the source
by Stephen Schleicher
While a great deal of time is spent talking about how to improve an image during post production, very little time is spent talking about way to improve the image at the source - through the camera lens. You could spend some time tweaking the internal settings of the camera, but a better way might be to use a filter.
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April 4, 2003
NAB Diary: Day 0
Anticipation
by Stephen Schleicher
The NAB Convention Diary returns as Stephen Schleicher anxiously awaits the big moment. In this pre-NAB entry, Stephen talks about what is ahead.
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April 6, 2003
NAB Diary: Sunday
Terror at 14,000 feet... and a new Final Cut Pro
by Stephen Schleicher
I’m dreaming. How do I know? Well it isn’t every day that I am hanging around with beautiful go-go girls and winning big money in Vegas. Steve Jobs is sitting next to me showing me the latest from Apple. Suddenly Elvis walks in and hands me a phone. I listen to the receiver. There is silence for a moment, then the voice on the other end says, “Wakeup!”
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April 6, 2003
NAB Diary: Sunday Part 2: Avid
Get your Mojo rising
by Stephen Schleicher
Charlie White and I ran over to the Hard Rock Casino to check out Avid’s Press Conference. I wrote on Friday that Avid would probably be showing off their latest HD stuff. They did that and more.
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April 7, 2003
NAB Diary: Monday
Looking for a gem
by Stephen Schleicher
I spent the day walking the south hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center looking for that hidden gem. While I don’t think I found it yet, I did uncover some interesting finds.
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April 8, 2003
NAB Diary: Super Tuesday
Wow-day
by Stephen Schleicher
Today should be retitled Wow-day in honor of the magnificent things I saw today on the trade-show floor.
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April 9, 2003
NAB Diary: Wednesday
It all comes to an end...
by Stephen Scheicher
I have been to the mountain and have had all of the mysteries of the universe unveiled for me! Or at least that is how it seems after seeing today’s products.
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May 2, 2003
It’s A Great Time To Be A Geek
Or why Hollywood makes us gooey
by Stephen Schleicher
Neo, Wolverine, the little cartoon fish, Johnny Depp in dreadlocks, the big green guy, Arnold from the future, Sean Connery in that comic book movie, that OTHER comic book movie, Sinbad (not that Sinbad, but the other one), the angels, Lara, and of course Bill. The geekiness in the air is so thick you can cut it with your Wal-mart special limited edition light saber. Why all the excitement? Everyone in Hollywood is banking on this season to be THE season for making a comeback. And it begins TODAY!
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March 26, 2004
NAB Diary 2004: Preview Edition
Now in its fourth year, the NAB Diary will be returning to these pages in just a few weeks giving you an up close look at the action going on at the show. While the show is still a few weeks away, now is the perfect opportunity to give you a sneak peak at the thoughts going through my head of what we might expect at the show.
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April 2, 2004
NAB Diary 2004 Newbie Edition
What to expect if you are a first timer
By Stephen Schleicher
A few weeks ago, someone asked about what they should expect when they attend NAB for the first time. Here are some pointers, plans, and suggestions for NAB newbies to get the most out of their first convention.
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April 18, 2004
NAB Diary: Sunday Edition
Welcome to Vegas(baby!)
By Stephen Schleicher
Looking at the NAB website, one would get the impression that the show starts on Monday. For those that think that, you would be wrong. There are so many announcements many announcements made on Sunday, that getting here early really pays off. Here is a recap of my first day in Vegas(baby!).
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April 19, 2004
NAB Diary: Monday
First day on the show floor
By Stephen Schleicher
I ended up walking to the convention center from the Sahara today. Not to bad a walk, it is only about a half mile to the main floor, and the weather has been surprisingly nice this year. In fact, it seemed to be much warmer on the show floor than outside. The cause? Last year the LVCC had a very open show floor with park benches and wide open spaces for one to stroll along and relax. No such luck this year, the show floor is packed.
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April 20, 2004
Apple, Sony & Newtek
NAB Diary: Tuesday
By Stephen Schleicher
In this installment, instead of running down my meeting list in order from start to finish, I’m going to go start with what I think are the coolest things I saw today.
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October 7, 2004
Phil Bates
Interview with Artbeats President
by Stephen Schleicher
There are not many companies in the royalty free footage market that put out high quality film resolution content like Artbeats. Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with Phil Bates, President of Artbeats and talk to him about a variety topics ranging from the history of the company and where it is going, to new technologies and how the competition stacks up. Phil even touches on how to succeed in business.
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November 15, 2004
A Few Minutes with Dan Prochazka
In which we talk normal mapping, subscription packages, and performance.
by Stephen Schleicher
Discreet 3ds max 7 has been in release for a little over month, and in that time new features like Normal Mapping and Turbosmooth have shown they will have a big impact in the architectural, gaming, and visual effects industries. Digital Media Net's Stephen Schleicher had a chance to talk with Dan Prochazka - Product Manager for 3D Animation software at Discreet to discuss some of the key new features.
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November 28, 2004
Ten great animated DVDs
Building your home theatre collection
by Stephen Schleicher
If you love animated films and television series, and are building up your DVD collection for your home theatre, here are ten must have titles.
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December 10, 2004
Ten Comic Book Inspired DVDs
Able to leap home theatres in a single bound
by Stephen Schleicher
Over the last decade the superhero genre of movie and television shows has exploded. Comic books are no longer the fodder for fan boys, but are now something that has been embraced by everyone. Or should I say, everyone has embraced superhero movies and the comic books that inspired them because of Hollywood. In this installment, we take a look at ten comic book themed movies to add to your collection.
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January 3, 2005
All Things i
Accessorizing your iPod
by Stephen Schleicher
If you don’t own an iPod by now, you either A) have a deep rooted fear of anything that remotely sounds Mac-based, or B) you are spending your time with less expensive, less powerful MP3 players now on the market. If you have embraced all things iPod, here are some accessories you will want to customize your iPod life.
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January 18, 2004
DVD or MiniDV: That is the Question
Which camera format is right for you?
by Stephen Schleicher
With CES now at a close, and over 20 new digital video cameras available for purchase in the very near future, the question may arise, “Which camera is right for me – DVD or MiniDV?” Is it better to record to DV tape or directly to a tiny DVD inside the camcorder? Here is some food for thought to help you out.
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February 07, 2005
The After Effects of After Effects 6.5
Adobe’s Steve Kilisky reflects on AE's success a year later
By Stephen Schleicher
Adobe’s Steve Kilisky talks with Digital Media Net’s Stephen Schleicher about the success of After Effects 6.5, nearly a year after it has been in the hands of users world wide. Here Kilisky discusses some of the places After Effects has shown up, points out features users may want to investigate further, and discusses the viability of After Effects on future releases of the Mac.
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February 8, 2005
Combustion 4 Announced
New features to improve workflow
by Stephen Schleicher
Today, Discreet announced the forthcoming release of combustion 4, an upgrade to its desktop compositing & paint application. Digital Media Net’s Stephen Schleicher caught up with combustion Discreet Training Specialist Ken La Rue to talk about some of the new features and improvements including the new Discreet Keyer, Capsules, B-Splines, and the time remapping Operator Time – Warp.
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April 18, 2005
Adobe to Acquire Macromedia
Major announcement downplayed
by Stephen Schleicher
Yesterday, Adobe announced that it would acquire Macromedia in a stock option trade valued at around $3.4 billion. This subtle announcement may come as a shock to many users of the Macromedia products, and it will have a huge impact in the web development and content creation worlds.
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April 19, 2005
Final Cut Pro 5 – First Impressions
Two biggest wants now included
by Stephen Schleicher
If you missed out on Apple’s NAB unveiling of Final Cut Pro 5, you didn’t get to behold the new wonders of this great editing application. What you didn’t see in the event was one of the more requested features of Final Cut Pro
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April 21, 2005
Canon on HDV
New camera by end of year?
by Stephen Schleicher
While this certainly is the year for HD and HDV, there are still many companies sitting back quietly and observing just what will become of it all. Many professionals know better than to buy a 1st generation product, but what about a product that waits to see what mistakes others have made before introducing there own solution? Canon seems to be one of those companies that have the “wait and see” approach, and that my work out in their favor.
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July 04, 2005
A Can of Paint
DMN talks with the Director and Effects Supervisor of this short film
By Stephen Schleicher
Interstellar junk dealer Kilgour dreams of riches when he discovers an ancient derelict ship of an unknown race. But the find of his life instead becomes a threat to his life. A spot of paint from an alien can begins to grow on his body, out of control. In space, the simplest things can kill you...
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July 13, 2005
Comic-Con San Diego Daily Diary
We have arrived
by Stephen Schleicher
We have arrived in
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July 13, 2005
Comic-Con Preview Night
New releases and a few surprises
by Stephen Schleicher
Chada and I went down to the convention center and signed in. Then we waited in line for THREE HOURS to get into preview night. While Chada was bored out of her mind (mainly because I forgot to bring the PSP with us), we were both glad we waited.
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July 14, 2005
Husband and Wife Team Win Big!
San Diego Comic-Con Diary: Day 1
By Stephen Schleicher
Yes, the headline says it all, the husband and wife duo of Stephen and Chada did win big today, but you’ll have to read on to find out how.
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July 15, 2005
Two for One
San Diego Comic-Con Diary Day 2
By Stephen Schleicher
Today was a day filled with DVD, movie, and television related panels. We sat through many of them, and got a two for one to boot.
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July 16, 2005
Insane Day at the Comic-Con
Convention Diary Day 3
By Stephen Schleicher
Chada put it best when we showed up at 9:00 am (an hour before the show opened) to packed crowds, “This is insane!” And insane it was. Shoulder to shoulder as you moved throughout the convention center. Makes you wish a man could fly...
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July 26, 2005
Interview with particleIllusion’s Alan Lorence
ParticleIllusion 3.0 for OS X
by Stephen Schleicher
For those who have been waiting for particleIllusion 3.0 for OS X to arrive, your ship has come in. This stand alone particle system for creating everything from dramatic explosions to motion backgrounds has just shipped. In this interview, DMN’s Stephen Schleicher talks with Alan Lorence on what users can expect, what’s in store for ParticleIllusion in After Effects, and why it took so long to see the application arrive for OS X.
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August 20, 2005
Coolness Round Up
All the cool technologies for the week
by Charlie White and Stephen Schleicher
It has finally launched! The Coolness Round Up podCast is here. Hosts Stephen Schleicher and Charlie White, with their infectious delight in the world of technology, entice listeners from all walks of life to listen and learn about the devices that are changing our world. From Athlons to Xeons, from iPods to IMAX, Coolness Roundup with Stephen Schleicher and Charlie White celebrates and explains this up-to-the-minute topic in a way everyone can easily enjoy.
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August 27, 2005
Coolness Round Up
Episode 2 - The Hard Drive Crash Show
by Charlie White and Stephen Schleicher
In this weeks show, hosts Stephen and Charlie answer listener e-mail, give away prizes, rant about the Xbox 360, and talk about computer crashes, how to prevent them and what to do if your hard drive fails.
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September 03, 2005
Coolness Round Up
Episode 3 - Cool Tech for the Home
by Charlie White and Stephen Schleicher
This episode is all about cool products for the home. Charlie and Stephen talk about home security, energy efficiency...and toilets. Plus, they answer listener email and shoot off the rapid fire roundup. Free
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September 10, 2005
Coolness Round Up
Episode 4 - Gaming
by Charlie White and Stephen Schleicher
In this episode, Stephen and Charlie talk about games, gaming systems, and the just released iTunes Rocker cellular phone. Ella Turner stops by to talk about The Sims, and Jason Adkins talks LAN Parties. Plus, they answer listener email and shoot off the rapid fire roundup.
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September 25, 2005
Coolness Round Up
Episode 6 - High Tech Cars
by Charlie White and Stephen Schleicher
In this episode, Charlie and Stephen discuss hybrid cars, mobile media centers, corvettes, televisions for the outdoors, and the new Apple iPod Nano.
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October 01, 2005
Coolness Round Up
Episode 7 - Buying a New Computer
by Charlie White and Stephen Schleicher
Looking to buy a new computer? Want to upgrade, but don't understand what all those terms mean? What do you do with your old computer? These questions are answered this week on the Coolness Roundup. Stephen and Charlie also discuss cool products like the iPod Nano Dock, iTunes bombing of the podcast rankings, and give away another free prize.
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October 08, 2005
Coolness Round Up
Episode 8 - Weight Loss Technology
by Charlie White and Stephen Schleicher
This week gurus Charlie and Stephen discuss some of the technologies available for weight loss. Diet pills, healthy eating, and exercise are touched on by this humorous duo. Charlie and Stephen fire through their rapid coolness of the week talking about sonic alarm grenades, ultra orbs, and large display monitors for your computer. They also answer listener email and give away free prizes.
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October 15, 2005
Coolness Round Up
Episode 9 - Cable and Satellite Television
by Charlie White and Stephen Schleicher
In this episode, gurus Charlie and Stephen talk about the pros and cons of satellite and cable television. This humorous duo also discuss the new iPod and its video capabilities, and shoot through their rapid coolness of the week talking about hi-tech toilets, tiki bars, weather monitoring stations and designer ipod covers. They also answer listener email and give away another USB 512MB jump drive from Verbatim.
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October 22, 2005
Coolness Round Up
Episode 10 - TiVo and PVRs
by Charlie White and Stephen Schleicher
Episode 10 - The tenth episode is celebrated by discussing TiVo and PVRs. Charlie and Stephen share the latest info about the new Apple G5, Google, how to podcast, wireless digital cameras, and much more! The gurus of cool give away another verbatim Store-n-Go USB drive.
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October 29, 2005
Coolness Round Up
Episode 11 - Digital Photography
by Charlie White and Stephen Schleicher
Stephen and Charlie talk about Alien computers, Nano lawsuits, and inform you on what you need to know when purchasing a digital camera. They answer listener email and give away another Verbatim drive.
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November 05, 2005
Coolness Round Up
Episode 12 - Camcorders
by Charlie White and Stephen Schleicher
Want to know what to look for in a new camcorder? Want to improve your shots to look like the pros? Charlie and Stephen have the answers in this week's show. They also talk iPods, new computers, and their rapid fire roundup of cool products.
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November 12, 2005
Coolness Round Up
Episode 13 - Editing
by Charlie White and Stephen Schleicher
In this episode Stephen and Charlie discuss editing applications to edit your home videos and reasons why you should (or shouldn't) edit.
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November 19, 2005
Coolness Round Up
Episode 14 - Home/Office Technology
by Charlie White and Stephen Schleicher
In this week's show Charlie and Stephen tell you about cool technology for the home or office. Find out about new phone switches for small business, get the scoop on very cool office furniture, and listen to Charlie and Stephen discuss the perils of high printer ink costs.
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November 26, 2005
Coolness Round Up
Episode 15 - Home Theater Systems Part One
by Charlie White and Stephen Schleicher
This week, Stephen and Charlie kick off a three part arc that spans everything you need to consider when building a home theater system in your home. This week they focus on the visual aspect—displays such as projectors, LCD and plasma panels, and CRT monitors. They also discuss the Xbox 360 a week after launch, and crash, burn and pillage their way through another patented Rapid-Fire Roundup® of Cool Products.
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December 03, 2005
Coolness Round Up
Episode 16 - Home Theater Systems Part Two
by Charlie White and Stephen Schleicher
In Part Two of this three part podcast arc, Charlie and Stephen discuss one of the most important aspects of a Home Theater system - the audio. If 80 percent of the movie experience is audio, should you use the Home Theater in a Box, or build your own? Stephen and Charlie also discuss the merits of incorporating a computer into your home theater system, and touch on the issue of piracy. The duo also fire thru the Rapid Fire Roundup of Cool Products they have seen during the week, answer e-mail, and give away free prizes in this extended hour long version of the Coolness Roundup.
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December 10, 2005
Coolness Round Up
Episode 17 - Home Theater Systems Part Three
by Charlie White and Stephen Schleicher
In this episode Charlie and Stephen wrap up their three part arc on home theaters. This week they discuss cool extras and add-ons you should probably have as part of your home theater. They touch on remotes, DVD players, amplifiers, seating, and movie lightboxes. Charlie talks NBC on iPod, while Stephen brings you the latest woes for the Xbox 360. The duo answer email, give away free prizes and run through the Rapid Fire Roundup of Cool Products of the week.
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December 17, 2005
Coolness Round Up
Episode 18 - Television Magic
by Charlie White and Stephen Schleicher
Charlie and Stephen unveil some of the behind the scenes secrets of live television. They discuss teleprompters, chromakeying, and what it takes to put together Monday Night Football. They also discuss URGE from Microsoft and winter weather gear. The duo answer email, give away free prizes and run through the Rapid Fire Roundup of Cool Products of the week.
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December 24, 2005
Coolness Round Up
Episode 19 - Email Hoaxes and Good Etiquette
by Charlie White and Stephen Schleicher
This week the duo focus on major myths and scams behind those too good to be true email, and also discuss proper e-mail etiquette. Charlie and Stephen talk about the iTrip Auto, electric razors, answer listener email on how to sync your ipod, and give away free prizes from Verbatim.
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December 28, 2005
Best and Worst of 2005
The hot and the not in consumer technology
During the final week of the year, it is a great time to reflect on what went right, what went wrong, and what things we would most like to forget. Consumer Electronics Net Stephen Schleicher brings you his picks of the Top Five Best and Worst Products of 2005.
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March 04 , 2006
Coolness Round Up
Episode 29 - Behind the Scenes
by Charlie White and Stephen Schleicher
In this rip-roaring episode, Gurus of Cool Charlie White and Stephen Schleicher reveal well-guarded secrets about how to put together a winning podcast, rant about Apple and its "fun" event, talk TiVo and award their $1800 grand prize to a surprised and excited listener.
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March 16, 2006
Docking Station Guide
iPod docking options for the home or office
With a huge share of the portable MP3 player market, Apple’s iPod has moved beyond the solitary figure sitting at the bus stop to the living space of the home and office. In order to share the love with the rest of your friends, family, or co-workers, you’ll need some type of docking/speaker system. Consumer Electronics Net’s Stephen Schleicher has a run down of some of the popular docking stations on the market.
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April 1 , 2006
Coolness Round Up
Episode 33 - Projectors
by Charlie White and Stephen Schleicher
Find out how to choose the right projector for your home theater, and learn all about why projectors give you the best value for your home entertainment dollar. Also, the Gurus of Cool tell you about the newest iPod software update and give you hands-on reviews of the latest Intel Core Duo notebooks from Dell and Apple.
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April 29 , 2006
Coolness Round Up
Episode 37 - Post NAB
by Charlie White and Stephen Schleicher
The Gurus of Cool arrive back at the Coolness Roundup facilities tanned and rested after a rollicking ride though the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) convention in Las Vegas. The duo bring tales of adventure, innovation and convergence, talk about the new MacBook Pro with its 17" screen and clue you in on all the latest Vegas coolness, places to go and things to do.
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April 28, 2006
Direct to Disk Recorders
Three Companies Offer DDRs at NAB
by Stephen Schleicher
The biggest problem for editors is digitizing all of the footage from tape. Not only does an editor need to log the tape, but the digitizing takes place in real time. In a fast paced edit bay, this can slow post production to a crawl. One solution is to have all of the footage shot in the format you need direct to disk. Three companies announced their solution at the National Association of Broadcasters convention this week.
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April 27, 2006
New Offerings from Artbeats
Electrifying Collection Debuts at NAB
by Stephen Schleicher
Artbeats, a provider of royalty-free stock footage, has announced the availability of Asian Cities, Crowds, Streets of New York, City Rush 2, Nightsky, Glass Illusions and Chromatica at the National Association of Broadcasters Convention.
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April 26, 2006
NewTek at NAB
Four new products released
by Stephen Schleicher
NewTek unveiled many improvements to its line of products and showed them to attendees at the National Association of Broadcasting convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. In addition to updates to LightWave 3D, NewTek also demoed TriCaster Pro, VT[5] Live, and “the world’s fastest editing system”.
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June 06, 2006
Intellicaster
Automatic podcast solution for broadcasters
Intelligent Assistance has released Intellicaster - the first fully turnkey automated podcasting system that records TV or radio broadcasters' locally originated programming and, without human intervention, publishes it to the web. In this DMN interview, Stephen Schleicher talks with Philip Hodgetts.
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June 10 , 2006
Coolness Round Up
Episode 43 - Identity Theft
by Charlie White and Stephen Schleicher
How can you keep yourself and your data safe from identity theft? The Gurus of Cool have found lots of helpful tips to keep those malcontent miscreants away from all that is precious to you. Plus, they talk with an expert about Linux and Ubuntu, review some video editing software, and of course, launch into another rollicking Rapid-fire Roundup of the top ten cool products they've seen during the week.
Listen to the show here, or subscribe to it through iTunes.
June 12 , 2006
FIFA World Cup by the Numbers
First all HDTV broadcast of the games
With billions expected to watch the event world wide, a staggering number of equipment and crew are needed to ensure a smooth broadcast. The media nerve center for the 2006 FIFA World cup originates from the International Broadcast center in Munich, Germany. This 30,000 square meter broadcast center will gather the signals from all over the German countryside and feed the signal to the broadcasters. All of this work is being done by Host Broadcast Services (HBS).
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July 01 , 2006
Coolness Round Up
Episode 46 - Digital Photography Part 2
by Charlie White and Stephen Schleicher
The Gurus of Cool recommended the best digital cameras last week, and in this episode, they show you how to use them, giving you valuable shooting tips. Also hear about a new delivery system for 1080p video, and experience the unique Rapid Fire Roundup of Cool Products.
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July 15 , 2006
Coolness Round Up
Episode 48 - Weird Technology
by Charlie White and Stephen Schleicher
Looking for weirdness is the theme for this week's episode, where the Gurus of Cool find strange and odd products that are sometimes useful, sometimes not. The caustic commentators also talk about consumer-level editing software and bang out yet another fascinating Rapid Fire Roundup® of Cool Products.
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July 13, 2006
LightWave 9.0 First Look Part 1
Modeling and Rendering improvements score big
In April, I got a behind the scenes look at NewTek’s latest release of LightWave v9, and was impressed by the improvements made in the then early beta version of the software. Now several months later, more improvements and features have been added that make this a rock solid animation program for film, video, games, websites, and more.
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July 13, 2006
LightWave v9 First Look Part 2
In which we find sufacing the big thing
In Part 1, Digital Media Net’s Stephen Schleicher gave us a glimpse of some of the new features in NewTek’s LightWave v9. In this installment, he talks all about surfacing, and put’s LightWave v9 to its paces.
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August 14, 2006
Embracing New Venues
Traditional broadcasters seeing the light
In the early days of YouTube, NBC would routinely contact the streaming media website to have it take down excerpts from Saturday Night Live fans of the shared video service would post. Until they realized people started watching the live show again. NBC jumped on this new free marketing strategy as are many other traditional broadcasters.
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August 14, 2006
Is Podcasting a Serious Threat to Sat Radio?
Niche offering may cause sats to fall
When Sirius and XM launched their satellite radio stations, they were certainly offering niche radio that couldn’t be found in their terrestrial counterparts. And because they offered subscription services, FCC regulations didn’t apply, making this new frontier a great alternative to listeners. But times they are a changing. Sirius and XM no longer have to compete with each other; they are not ever threatened by the exploding podcast industry.
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August 25 , 2006
Coolness Round Up
Episode 54 - Road Trip
by Charlie White and Stephen Schleicher
Hit the road with the Gurus of Cool as they talk travel tech for your road trip. Find out about the latest GPS devices, portable WiFi, hybrid vehicles that save gas and much more.
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September 08 , 2006
Coolness Round Up
Episode 56 - Video Projectors
by Charlie White and Stephen Schleicher
Charlie White and I had just finished recording an awesome new episode of The Coolness Roundup (The Tech Show for Everyone) podcast, when BAM! GarageBand decided to crash before the show could be saved.
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